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Ruth Cano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
As part of the therapeutic process, I strive to provide support from a solution focused theory combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support explored goals and develop tools my clients can utilize in their daily lives.
Hi. My name is Ruth Cano and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I aspire to create a nonjudgmental and welcoming environment to walk together in therapeutic goal progress. I have 8 years working experience with children, adolescents and their families who come from challenging parenting backgrounds and are exposed to many stressors within the home and school settings. I have many years treating clients at risk of suicidal ideation and extensive work in safety planning with clients and their families that are at risk.
As part of the therapeutic process, I strive to provide support from a solution focused theory combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support explored goals and develop tools my clients can utilize in their daily lives.
Hi. My name is Ruth Cano and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I aspire to create a nonjudgmental and welcoming environment to walk together in therapeutic goal progress. I have 8 years working experience with children, adolescents and their families who come from challenging parenting backgrounds and are exposed to many stressors within the home and school settings. I have many years treating clients at risk of suicidal ideation and extensive work in safety planning with clients and their families that are at risk.
(562) 669-4341 View (562) 669-4341
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Tishawna Charee Mims
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95605  (Online Only)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello! My name is Tishawna Mims, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) with the state of California. I have a great deal of experience working with youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy to patients within community agencies, on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, and more. I have a passion for working with a diverse and multicultural population.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello! My name is Tishawna Mims, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) with the state of California. I have a great deal of experience working with youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy to patients within community agencies, on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, and more. I have a passion for working with a diverse and multicultural population.
(323) 677-2901 View (323) 677-2901
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Yvette Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I am trained in Solution Focused, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and Feedback Informed Care.
I have been licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist for over 20 years. As a trained and experienced therapist, my education background includes MS in Counseling Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, MS in Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology from the University of La Verne, California. My passion is to help my clients develop meaningful behavioral changes and learn coping strategies to use to navigate through life struggles. It takes courage to ask for help and I take it seriously to create an emotionally safe environment where my clients can speak freely about their struggles with no judgment.
I am trained in Solution Focused, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and Feedback Informed Care.
I have been licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist for over 20 years. As a trained and experienced therapist, my education background includes MS in Counseling Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, MS in Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology from the University of La Verne, California. My passion is to help my clients develop meaningful behavioral changes and learn coping strategies to use to navigate through life struggles. It takes courage to ask for help and I take it seriously to create an emotionally safe environment where my clients can speak freely about their struggles with no judgment.
(661) 689-7593 View (661) 689-7593
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Antonio Resendiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Hello, My Name is Tony Resendiz, and I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is focused on building rapport and finding steps to assist Clients in meeting their therapeutic goals. Furthermore, I provide deep psychoeducation on the therapy process and the time used in between sessions. My areas of practice are anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and crisis prevention. My theoretical orientation is Psychoanalytic, but I also hold experience and use Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Short-Term Solution-focused, and integration of holistic approaches to therapy.
Hello, My Name is Tony Resendiz, and I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is focused on building rapport and finding steps to assist Clients in meeting their therapeutic goals. Furthermore, I provide deep psychoeducation on the therapy process and the time used in between sessions. My areas of practice are anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and crisis prevention. My theoretical orientation is Psychoanalytic, but I also hold experience and use Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Short-Term Solution-focused, and integration of holistic approaches to therapy.
(650) 446-9130 View (650) 446-9130
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Kristin Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
Welcome! My name is Kristin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe in helping you reach your goals, and I take care to focus on your specific needs. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to explore and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders and relationship issues. I also work with clients that are having difficulty managing their substance use and are looking for techniques to cope with the stressors in their daily lives.
Welcome! My name is Kristin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I believe in helping you reach your goals, and I take care to focus on your specific needs. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to explore and better understand your own thoughts and feelings. I work with adults struggling with mood disorders and relationship issues. I also work with clients that are having difficulty managing their substance use and are looking for techniques to cope with the stressors in their daily lives.
(530) 444-6842 View (530) 444-6842
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Micaela Marie Van Dine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95605
I offer Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for many clients.
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
I offer Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for many clients.
I am a forensic psychotherapist that works with families involved in custody disputes with a focus on the best interests for children. My focus with all clients is to find solutions to complex issues. My approach is direct and goal oriented. For psychotherapy, I treat individuals, families, and children. I also hold closed support groups for Recovery from Psychological Abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse). I work extensively with individuals going through divorce. I enjoy working with children and teens in treating depression/ anxiety, Trauma, Introversion/social anxiety, peer issues, and parental conflict/divorce.
(916) 507-1817 View (916) 507-1817
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Paul Innerarity
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I incorporate Depth Psychology, mindfulness, cutting edge evidence based practices, mind/body approaches, solution focused, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Are you tired of continually trying to control, change, get rid of, or avoid painful thoughts, feelings, sensations and experiences? If so, together we will explore ways to move beyond these temporary relief strategies towards relating and responding in a more flexible manner. Discover, express and integrate previously unknown parts of yourself, build upon strengths already in place, and work on the past by increasing the vitality of your work on relationships in the present. Together we'll explore what underlies your symptoms, what adaptive need or function they serve, and how symptoms may point toward needed life changes.
I incorporate Depth Psychology, mindfulness, cutting edge evidence based practices, mind/body approaches, solution focused, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Are you tired of continually trying to control, change, get rid of, or avoid painful thoughts, feelings, sensations and experiences? If so, together we will explore ways to move beyond these temporary relief strategies towards relating and responding in a more flexible manner. Discover, express and integrate previously unknown parts of yourself, build upon strengths already in place, and work on the past by increasing the vitality of your work on relationships in the present. Together we'll explore what underlies your symptoms, what adaptive need or function they serve, and how symptoms may point toward needed life changes.
(916) 690-7422 View (916) 690-7422
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Aron Katz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Woodland, CA 95776
Therapy sometimes feels intimidating and it might be hard to know where to start. I take a collaborative approach with clients to understand what led to the appointment, what kind of change they would like to see, and what barriers are preventing it. Therapy is a process of finding clarity and adjusting behaviors so that actions and values are aligned. What might sound simple, is rarely easy, and often there may be practical, societal, systemic, legal or cultural barriers that compound the difficulty. Whether goals are emotional, behavioral, relational or health-related, we will find a path forward.
Therapy sometimes feels intimidating and it might be hard to know where to start. I take a collaborative approach with clients to understand what led to the appointment, what kind of change they would like to see, and what barriers are preventing it. Therapy is a process of finding clarity and adjusting behaviors so that actions and values are aligned. What might sound simple, is rarely easy, and often there may be practical, societal, systemic, legal or cultural barriers that compound the difficulty. Whether goals are emotional, behavioral, relational or health-related, we will find a path forward.
(530) 687-4745 View (530) 687-4745
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Magdolin Saadalla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I use a wide range of interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Supportive Therapy to assist my clients with overcoming life difficulties and achieving better mental health.
My name is Magdolin Saadalla and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all aged children, young adults, and parents. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for children under 5 with a trauma history; Positive-Parenting Program (Triple-P) to address and improve parenting skills; Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) for focusing on Disruptive Behaviors, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
I use a wide range of interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Supportive Therapy to assist my clients with overcoming life difficulties and achieving better mental health.
My name is Magdolin Saadalla and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all aged children, young adults, and parents. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for children under 5 with a trauma history; Positive-Parenting Program (Triple-P) to address and improve parenting skills; Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) for focusing on Disruptive Behaviors, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
(442) 250-1925 View (442) 250-1925
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Linda C Mirich Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95617
I specialize in couples and I am a Person Centered, Solution Focused Therapist. I work with children, teens and adults in individual, couple and family formats. I want to help you reach your goals and increase positive functioning. I have an office in Vacaville California and am available on line through Path and Grow and Military One.
I specialize in couples and I am a Person Centered, Solution Focused Therapist. I work with children, teens and adults in individual, couple and family formats. I want to help you reach your goals and increase positive functioning. I have an office in Vacaville California and am available on line through Path and Grow and Military One.
(707) 622-0424 View (707) 622-0424
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Sharon Driessen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with life stressors? I provide solution-focused therapy utilizing a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My approach is positive, optimistic, and accepting. Let me help you walk through life's challenges to become the best version of yourself!
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with life stressors? I provide solution-focused therapy utilizing a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My approach is positive, optimistic, and accepting. Let me help you walk through life's challenges to become the best version of yourself!
(424) 398-8980 View (424) 398-8980
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Davis Affordable Professional Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Davis, CA 95616
My approach to counseling is Solution Focused and you will often times receive various homework from me that are appropriate for your situation.
Specialties: Couples counseling, Christian counseling, individual challenges, and parenting challenges. I have been in the mental health field since 2001. I help individuals and couples experiencing: feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or depression; a sense of sadness or hopelessness; infidelity, feeling overwhelmed or stressed; difficulty with motivation; or concerns about relationships with friends, family. Including: co-dependency; adolescent behaviors and problems; communication skills; or, even just feeling that something is wrong and not being able to define it.
My approach to counseling is Solution Focused and you will often times receive various homework from me that are appropriate for your situation.
Specialties: Couples counseling, Christian counseling, individual challenges, and parenting challenges. I have been in the mental health field since 2001. I help individuals and couples experiencing: feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or depression; a sense of sadness or hopelessness; infidelity, feeling overwhelmed or stressed; difficulty with motivation; or concerns about relationships with friends, family. Including: co-dependency; adolescent behaviors and problems; communication skills; or, even just feeling that something is wrong and not being able to define it.
(530) 848-1561 View (530) 848-1561
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Kerry Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients meet their goals.
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients meet their goals.
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
(909) 863-8776 View (909) 863-8776
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Faith Matter-Kratzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davis, CA 95616
Welcome, I appreciate your interest in exploring the options of my practice. As a registered Art Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist my approach tends to be interactive. I value a strength-based perspective with clients that focuses on identifying and building strengths as a means to achieve your goals, especially approaches to well being and happiness. I often use solution-focused and narrative approaches that include skill building through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I provide a variety of modalities to address clients' needs which includes art therapy groups for teens and adults as means of support and expression.
Welcome, I appreciate your interest in exploring the options of my practice. As a registered Art Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist my approach tends to be interactive. I value a strength-based perspective with clients that focuses on identifying and building strengths as a means to achieve your goals, especially approaches to well being and happiness. I often use solution-focused and narrative approaches that include skill building through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I provide a variety of modalities to address clients' needs which includes art therapy groups for teens and adults as means of support and expression.
(707) 207-8489 View (707) 207-8489
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Yesenia Talavera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
Hello! My name is Yesenia. My experiences span over seven years, and I’ve worked with people of various ages and diverse populations. I work with individuals struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, and coping skills. I employ techniques from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused modalities. My distinct care consists of listening and using reflective listening to make each client feel heard and seen.
Hello! My name is Yesenia. My experiences span over seven years, and I’ve worked with people of various ages and diverse populations. I work with individuals struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, and coping skills. I employ techniques from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused modalities. My distinct care consists of listening and using reflective listening to make each client feel heard and seen.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Jessica Aikens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
(669) 338-2874 View (669) 338-2874
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Margaret (Maggi) Jeffrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95618  (Online Only)
Are you tired of trying to figure out how to deal with your feelings on your own? Not sure who to listen to? Thank you for visiting my site. I work with adults (18+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, university challenges, both academic and social, and other difficult life events/transitions. My goal is to establish a positive and trusting connection with my clients while providing a supportive environment for the work we do together. I work collaboratively with my clients to find new ways of coping and managing difficult challenges that will ultimately lead to a more meaningful and productive life.
Are you tired of trying to figure out how to deal with your feelings on your own? Not sure who to listen to? Thank you for visiting my site. I work with adults (18+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, university challenges, both academic and social, and other difficult life events/transitions. My goal is to establish a positive and trusting connection with my clients while providing a supportive environment for the work we do together. I work collaboratively with my clients to find new ways of coping and managing difficult challenges that will ultimately lead to a more meaningful and productive life.
(530) 652-4757 View (530) 652-4757
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Janice Valdez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
As a therapist my approach is electic with a touch of narrative, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, DBT, and trauma focused.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
As a therapist my approach is electic with a touch of narrative, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, DBT, and trauma focused.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
(661) 464-1984 View (661) 464-1984
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Bethany V. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
I'm trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, & Exposure Therapies.
Hello, my name is Bethany and I believe psychotherapy requires finding the right match. I work with adults, couples, and families with adult children. I utilize treatment modalities that assist with mood, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, parenting challenges, life transitions, codependency, guilt and shame, trauma, addiction, divorce, chronic illness and/or pain, and career stagnation. I've had success with clients who are ready to do the work of self improvement and eager to understand why they may feel stuck. Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing and growth. What are your goals?
I'm trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, & Exposure Therapies.
Hello, my name is Bethany and I believe psychotherapy requires finding the right match. I work with adults, couples, and families with adult children. I utilize treatment modalities that assist with mood, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, parenting challenges, life transitions, codependency, guilt and shame, trauma, addiction, divorce, chronic illness and/or pain, and career stagnation. I've had success with clients who are ready to do the work of self improvement and eager to understand why they may feel stuck. Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing and growth. What are your goals?
(530) 298-0782 View (530) 298-0782
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Melissa Burr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davis, CA 95618  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with many types of concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. I have experience working with the Davis community and UCD faculty, staff and students for over 10 years, as well as two years experience working at The Gender Health Center in Sacramento.
I enjoy working with many types of concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. I have experience working with the Davis community and UCD faculty, staff and students for over 10 years, as well as two years experience working at The Gender Health Center in Sacramento.
(530) 631-3290 View (530) 631-3290
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists

How does solution-focused therapy work?

The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviors and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.

Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?

Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioral and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.

How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?

Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.

Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioral therapy?

Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.